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Warm chestnut wood frames the structural skeleton of Luan Del Savio's Peri Chair, where steam-bent solid timber describes graceful parabolic curves that flow from rear legs through armrests to front…

Peri Chair by Luan Del Savio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Silver A' Design Award in Furniture Design Competition Category.


SilverFurniture· 2025

Peri Chair

by Luan Del Savio

Client: Luan Del Savio

Silver A' Design Award Winner in Furniture Category

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The Design

About Peri Chair

Peri is a chair inspired by the Tupi Guarani culture and its close relationship with nature. The name comes from a Tupi Guarani word meaning field of reeds. The base is made of solid wood, while the seat and backrest are made of sisal, a natural and biodegradable fiber. Computer controlled machines shape the organic form of the wood, and the finishing is completed by hand. The chair measures 610 mm by 545 mm by 845 mm. The ergonomic shape supports comfortable use. Peri joins traditional craft techniques with sustainable production methods.

The Recognition

About the Silver A' Design Award

Peri Chair is a Silver A' Design Award winner, an extraordinarily prestigious recognition granted to top-of-the-line, gorgeous, and impressive designs. Silver winners are tremendously brilliant and exceedingly creative works that illustrate the outstanding expertise, talent, and acuity of their designers. Peri Chair is expected to be a wonderful, showpiece work that is remarkably professional and profoundly innovative. This Silver A' Design Award-winning design is a highly notable, admired invention that benefits and advances the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Peri Chair is a vastly envied creation that evokes desires, introduces positive feelings, and sparks amazement and wonderment.

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Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Peri is a chair that symbolizes spiritual connection and harmony with nature, inspired by the Tupi Guarani word meaning "field of reeds." Made with sustainable materials, its design reflects the indigenous worldview, incorporating ancestral wisdom and environmental preservation. This project stands out for uniting aesthetics and functionality, promoting a relationship of respect and reverence for nature.
Dimensions & Packaging
610 mm x 545 mm x 845 mm
Solid wood base, sisal seat and backrest.
Tags
Peri, chair, Tupi Guarani, sustainability, indigenous craftsmanship, ecological design, nature, environmental respect, harmony.
Production Technology
The Peri chair is made using sustainable wood for the base and sisal for the seat and backrest. Its production results from the symbiosis between technology and craftsmanship, where state-of-the-art CNC machines sculpt the organic design into the wood, while manual finishing creates the identity and soul of each piece.

Sisal, a natural and biodegradable fiber, is renowned for its durability and sustainable origin, widely used in traditional craftsmanship. The combination of these indigenous artisan techniques with modern eco-friendly production methods ensures a durable and environmentally responsible product.
Design Challenge
The biggest challenge was integrating traditional techniques with modern production processes while ensuring the sustainability of materials. We used sisal to represent the fibers traditionally used by the Tupi-Guarani in braided forms, maintaining traditions and embracing sustainability. The lack of formal documentation on Tupi-Guarani artisanal methods required an adaptive and collaborative approach.
Research
The research for the Peri chair involved an ethnographic investigation into the Tupi Guarani culture and its traditional craftsmanship methods. The goal was to create a design that reflected this cultural heritage.
Inspiration
The inspiration for the Peri chair came from the rich Tupi Guarani culture and its deep connection with nature. The concept of "Peri" as guardian of the forests and rivers motivated the creation of a design that honors this spiritual heritage. The choice of materials and shapes aims to reflect ancestral wisdom and the harmony between humans and the environment, providing a product that is both a cultural tribute and a functional furniture piece.
Project Duration
The project was developed within a ten-month timeframe, from the creation of initial sketches to the final piece. All stages took place in the cities of Maravilha and Santa Helena. Within this timeframe, several prototypes were developed to verify correct ergonomics and to refine and improve specific design elements. It was publicly presented in Florianópolis as part of the Território collection.
Operation Flow
With an ergonomic design that provides comfort to the user. Interacting with the object is intuitive, allowing anyone to appreciate its functionality and natural beauty. The finishing and selected materials ensure durability and easy maintenance.
Image Credits
Image #1 Fabio Jr. Severo / Architectural and Interior Design Photographer, 2023.

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